How to Live in a 140 Square Foot Apartment

Deirdre Sullivan is a feature writer who specializes in home improvement and interior design. Her career has taken her from an assistant editor at Elle magazine to a content creator for brands and publishers including Realtor.com, MTV Networks, and Bustle.

Super Efficient 140 Square Foot Urban Apartment

How did Hanczar manage to create such a functional space? On the following pages, you will find four lessons learned from this ​super-efficient apartment.

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Live Minimally in 140 Square Feet

Szymon Hanczar

A tiny apartment packed with too much stuff can feel more like a cramped, claustrophobic cave instead of a comfy, cozy dwelling. So if you don't want to go virtually bonkers while living in a micro living space, repeat after me, "less is more."

Here's how Szymon Hanczar lives a minimal life in his 140 square foot urban dwelling:

Eliminate visual clutter. Piles of paper, messy countertops and too much décor like overdecorated walls can make both small and large spaces feel chaotic. Keeping flat surfaces clean and clutter-free will make life at home more orderly.

Ditch useless furniture. All the furniture in Hanczar's small living space has a practical purpose. His desk doubles as a dining table, the dresser provides extra storage space and his hammock carves out a spot to relax without wasting precious floor space.

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Prioritizing Your Belongings Makes the Most of Storage Space

Szymon Hanczar

Making the most of your storage space will help you create an orderly tiny home. Here's how Szymon Hanczar maximized his closet space:

He prioritized his belongings. He keeps clothing in his dresser and large items in the closet.

He created easy access. There's no poking around to find stuff in this closet. All of his things, including the washing machine, is within easy reach.